The photos below were sent to me for inclusion in the Picture Gallery by Gavin Lee of Wellington, New Zealand. They were taken on one of the two week South Pacific cruises out of Australia and New Zealand. The Australis used to do the cruises several times a year. The pictures were mainly taken in Apia, Western Samoa and Pago Paga, American Samoa. The Captain really liked his sister hence he could go up to the bridge whenever he wanted to, Gavin believes the year was 1973.

Welcome all visitors to the S.S. Australis Website, which has now been online since 1998! I will continue to update the site if I receive a new story, or if you have interesting photos taken on the ship during your voyage on either the southbound, northbound, or on one of the South Pacific cruises. We used to do those trips several times a year from Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland (New Zealand). I am deeply moved by the interest and wonderful contributions from the numerous passengers and crew over many years. You can send an e-mail to me on the link below: A HUGE THANK YOU Warm Regards Ken